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For most young people, the time to lose themselves in books is increasingly scarce. Photo: TBS

The quiet hours we lost

Young people still seek stories through webtoons, fan fiction and online platforms, but the habit of reading books for pleasure is fading. The challenge is to bring back the joy of long-form...

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman meets officials from Bishwo Shahitto Kendro and ministers of education, primary and mass education and cultural affairs at his office in the Secretariat on 23 April 2026. Photo: Focus Bangla

PM orders steps to promote reading habit among students

Representational Image. Photo: Marzia Zahan Momo

When books go digital: How audiobooks are changing reading habits?

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As reading declines, what happens to deep thinking?

Zakia Rayhana Rupa, a resident of Dhanmondi, launched this micro-library at Dhanmondi Lake Park to promote reading in the busy city. Photo: TBS

All you can read: Zakia sets up book nests in Dhanmondi lake

The Colorsoft relies on LEDs and other technologies to achieve the color display. Photo: Reuters

Amazon reveals its first color Kindle e-reader after years of development

Engaging with children in reading during their early years not only instills the habit in them but also strengthens the bond between parents and children. Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain

For the love of books: How to get our children to read

Students leave for classes after their recess at a secondary school in Singapore October 27, 2016. Picture taken October 27, 2016. REUTERS/Edgar Su/File Photo

Mathematics, reading skills in unprecedented decline in teenagers: OECD survey

Reading competition award handed over in memory of Aly Zaker

Reading competition award handed over in memory of Aly Zaker

ShunBoi: The startup feeding the hunger for Bangla audiobooks

ShunBoi: The startup feeding the hunger for Bangla audiobooks

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CIU gifts books to grow reading habit among its students

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Frobel Academy organises 'Reading Mela' at Chattogram

Why you should stop reading self-help books

Why you should stop reading self-help books